A superb footballer name, defenders shooting from 30 yards and throw-in paranoia
Jan 11, 2024
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Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare, and David Walker discuss niche footballing fascinations and irritations. Topics include assistant referees refusing to touch the ball, geographical hierarchy of English football, ways to stay entertained during televised games, the anxiety of center-backs to shoot from 30 yards, journalists tweeting goal updates, and throw-in paranoia. They also explore a 90s Irish footballer with a glorious name and the possibility of 'swapped goals' in a 1-1 draw.
Defenders shooting from 30 yards and losing possession is an irritating aspect of the game.
Journalists tweeting 'goal' during a delayed stream spoils the viewing experience for fans.
Deep dives
Irritation 1: The Vincent Company Effect
The irritation is when defenders in a game stride forward and attempt long-range shots that often end up off-target, leading to a loss of possession.
Irritation 2: Journalists Tweeting Goals
The irritation is when journalists tweet 'goal' during a game, spoiling the moment for viewers who are watching on a delayed stream.
Irritation 3: Teammates Taking Throw-Ins
The irritation is when a player is about to take a throw-in, but a teammate comes over and takes it instead, causing anxiety and uncertainty about the outcome.
Adam Hurrey, Charlie Eccleshare and David Walker field the listeners' January entries for Mesut Haaland Dicks, as the Clichés faithful nominate their niche footballing fascinations and irritations.
Among the selections are assistant referees refusing to touch the ball at any point, the geographical hierarchy of English football, tiny ways of keeping yourself amused during televised games you don’t really care about, the "anti-urging" of a centre-back to shoot from 30 yards, journalists tweeting goal updates from games everyone is watching anyway and some very relatable throw-in paranoia.
Meanwhile, the Adjudication Panel enjoy a 90s Irish footballer with a glorious name and question if two players can “swap goals” in a 1-1 draw.